phpMyAdmin is a powerful tool that allows users to manage MySQL databases through a web interface. Whether you are a developer, system administrator, or a database administrator, phpMyAdmin can simplify your workflow and enhance your productivity. In this article, we will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing phpMyAdmin on AlmaLinux 8, ensuring that you have all the necessary prerequisites in place.
Prerequisites
Before we begin, let’s ensure that you have a standalone database or a LAMP stack installed and running on your AlmaLinux 8 system. If you don’t have these components set up, you can refer to the comprehensive guide on setting up a LAMP stack on AlmaLinux 8. This guide is applicable to various AlmaLinux 8 systems, including KVM, OpenVZ, or Dedicated Servers.
To get started with the installation process, you need to enable the EPEL and REMI repositories. Run the following commands in your terminal:
dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-8.noarch.rpm dnf install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-8.rpm
Next, you need to install the php-fedora-autoloader package. Use the following command to install it:
dnf install http://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/8/remi/x86_64/php-fedora-autoloader-1.0.0-5.el8.remi.noarch.rpm
With the prerequisites in place, it’s time to install the phpMyAdmin package. Run the following command to install it:
dnf --enablerepo=remi install phpMyAdmin
Configuring phpMyAdmin
After the installation is complete, phpMyAdmin inserts its own configuration into the Apache webserver (httpd). To load this new configuration, we need to restart httpd. Execute the following command to restart the Apache webserver:
service httpd restart
Now, let’s edit the phpMyAdmin.conf file to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place. Run the following command to open the phpMyAdmin.conf file in a text editor:
nano /etc/httpd/conf.d/phpMyAdmin.conf
In the opened file, locate the following code snippet:
<Directory /usr/share/phpMyAdmin/>
AddDefaultCharset UTF-8
<IfModule mod_authz_core.c>
# Apache 2.4
<RequireAny>
#Require ip 127.0.0.1
#Require ip ::1
Require all granted
</RequireAny>
</IfModule>
<IfModule !mod_authz_core.c>
# Apache 2.2
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from All
Allow from 127.0.0.1
Allow from ::1
</IfModule>
</Directory>
Replace the existing code snippet with the following:
<Directory /usr/share/phpMyAdmin/>
AddDefaultCharset UTF-8
<IfModule mod_authz_core.c>
# Apache 2.4
<RequireAny>
Require all granted
</RequireAny>
</IfModule>
<IfModule !mod_authz_core.c>
# Apache 2.2
Order Deny,Allow
Deny from All
Allow from 127.0.0.1
Allow from ::1
</IfModule>
</Directory>
Save the changes and exit the text editor.
Accessing phpMyAdmin
Now that phpMyAdmin is installed and configured, you can access it through your web browser. Open your favorite browser and enter the following URL in the address bar:
http://ip-address/phpmyadmin/
Replace ip-address
with the actual IP address of your AlmaLinux 8 system.
You will be prompted to enter your MySQL username and password. Provide the necessary credentials, and you will be logged in to the phpMyAdmin dashboard. From here, you can start managing your MySQL databases and perform various tasks such as creating tables, executing queries, and importing or exporting data.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured phpMyAdmin on your AlmaLinux 8 system. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of managing your MySQL databases through this user-friendly web interface.
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In conclusion, this article has provided you with a comprehensive guide on installing phpMyAdmin on AlmaLinux 8. By following the step-by-step instructions and ensuring the necessary prerequisites, you can easily set up and configure phpMyAdmin to streamline your database management tasks. Leverage the power of phpMyAdmin and enhance your productivity as you manage your MySQL databases with ease.